Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Cushman & Wakefield • Dayton, OH

3d • $30 - $35

About The Position

C&W Services is hiring a Vehicle Maintenance Technician in Dayton, Ohio. The role involves maintaining and repairing vehicles as well as performing preventive maintenance and repairs on industrial equipment. The technician works in a team-oriented, safety-conscious environment and follows company and customer safety guidelines and procedures. The posted schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; the role may also require flexibility to work other shifts, weekends, and holidays as demanded by the job.

Responsibilities include diagnosing vehicle malfunctions, inspecting and repairing vehicle systems, performing scheduled maintenance, and rebuilding faulty assemblies. The role also covers maintenance and repairs on industrial equipment such as pumps, conveying systems, piping, heat exchangers, power transmissions, and other power-driven rotating equipment. The technician uses hand and power tools, rigging equipment, and industrial vehicles, and may perform welding and cutting-torch work. Additional duties include contributing to preventive maintenance procedures, completing work orders and time records, maintaining a documented personal tool list, communicating with team members, and supporting positive customer and employee relations.

The position requires substantial physical activity and exposure to industrial conditions, including moving mechanical parts, elevated or precarious locations, airborne particles, chemicals, electrical shock risk, vibration, and loud noise. The employee may also encounter extreme temperatures and wet or humid conditions. A respirator may be required while performing duties.

Requirements

• Five years of experience in industrial maintenance and repairs is preferred.
• Working knowledge of hand and power tools, precision alignment, rigging, pipefitting, welding, blueprint reading, mathematics, and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Ability to work flexibly across shifts, including weekends and holidays, as demanded by the job.
• Ability to use required personal tools and maintain a documented tool list.
• Ability to operate applicable tools, equipment, forklifts, and other vehicles safely.
• Ability to wear a respirator while performing job duties.
• Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds, extended or continuous movement, and ascending and descending stairs, ladders, or step stools.
• Ability to observe details at close range, precisely and repeatedly adjust machine or vehicle controls, and quickly grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Ability to communicate information clearly and arrange information or actions according to specified rules or patterns.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Work and direct personnel in a team-oriented and safety-conscious environment, following safety processes and company and site guidelines.
• Test drive vehicles and diagnose components and systems using diagnostic equipment as needed.
• Inspect vehicles to determine the extent of damage or malfunctions.
• Repair, replace, and adjust brakes; inspect belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other components.
• Perform routine and scheduled vehicle maintenance, including oil changes, lubrication, and tune-ups.
• Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine-cooling, and electrical systems, and test repaired systems against manufacturer performance specifications.
• Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems, and linkages.
• Assist in developing preventive maintenance standards and work procedures, and provide work-order feedback on service discrepancies.
• Repair and perform preventive maintenance on industrial equipment, including pumps, conveying systems, piping, heat exchangers, power transmissions, and other power-driven rotating equipment.
• Use hand and power tools, precision alignment and rigging equipment; perform pipefitting, welding, and cutting-torch work as required.
• Operate industrial equipment and vehicles such as forklifts, scissor lifts, basket trucks, and skid loaders safely.
• Comply with company and customer regulations, policies, and procedures, and perform assigned work safely, effectively, and efficiently.
• Meet performance expectations and participate in employee development planning.
• Communicate with team members to support short- and long-range planning toward company goals.
• Maintain required personal tools and an up-to-date documented personal tool list.
• Complete administrative duties accurately and on time, including time accounting and work orders.
• Maintain positive customer and employee relations.
• Perform other duties assigned by the responsible supervisor.
• Meet the physical requirements of the job.

Benefits

• Weekly pay on Fridays.
• Comprehensive benefits available from day one, including Employee Perks and Daily Pay Program.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Training to work in a cutting-edge facility.
• Company-provided safety apparel and uniforms.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision, and dental insurance; flexible spending and health savings accounts; retirement savings plans; life and disability insurance; and paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed